Rebecca Adlington announces engagement to boyfriend Harry Needs

Adlington announces engagement

Retired Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has announced that she is engaged to boyfriend Harry Needs.

The 24-year-old, who decided to call time on her professional swimming career in February, revealed the proposal on Twitter.

"Had the best weekend ever!!! Thank you @Harryneeds for making me the happiest person ever right now #engaged #isaidyes," Adlington wrote.

The couple have been in a relationship for two years.

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